Topic: Pay support for groupware and DNS setup!

[djhomeless]

Hi Everyone,
I have a new SME Installation running in my house and I am in need of assistance with DNS setup, and installation of a Groupware Package. I know there are ample how-to's on both, but I am a bit under the gun as I want to migrate my current leased server onto SME before my lease expires at the end of January.  

I currently host my own Primary DNS, with my Secondary being Twisted4life.com. I know SME is capable of being a DNS provider, so I just need to migrate the records across.

Secondly, I would like to install Open Exchange, but have heard (in this forum), that it is a b**** to install. I can be open for suggestions, but I really think OE is the best for what I need (platform independent as I access mail from both Linux and M$, also I like being able to centrally store Calendar and Contact info as well as mail).

With my server lease running out, I don't really have the luxury of time and I really want to make sure it is done right.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated everyone. Thanks in advance.

Geoffrey

[smeghead]

G'Day Geoff

If poss build up a test server and try out the Public DNS scripts I wrote (email me for a copy!).  I just consolidated the info in the forums into an easy to use install (and importantly) and un-install script; they were test on SME 6.0.1-01 custom.  If happy with the result then just run them on you primary box (don't forget to open port 53 on your router if you have one).

Most people have not had a problem tho a coupla people have had some issues; check the Public DNS thread here.  If your box is bascially a clean build of 6.0.1 then you should be fine.

Groupware wise Open Exchange is as you (and others) say a bit of a pig to setup so perhaps use something like Twiggi.  Maybe post a list of the features you need and ask the forum what they think would do the job with the least aggravation.

HTH

[djhomeless]

G'Day Geoff

If poss build up a test server and try out the Public DNS scripts I wrote (email me for a copy!).

G'Day!

Yes please could you email me your scripts or post them to this thread!

Does anyone know of any good reviews of either OpenGroupWare or eGroupWare? I know there are install how-to's for both of these on this forum but I'm struggling to see which is a better overall system.

thanks!

Geoffrey